The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-05-21


The erection of the statue was authorized
at the meeting of the society at Chattanooga
in 1881, and nine members were appointed
to select design and superlntend its con.
struction. The committee this morning paid
over to the sculptor, Mr.. Ward, $56,74S in
full settlement of his claim.
Long before II 80 o'clock, the hour fixed
for the starting of the procession, all was
hustle in the neighborhood Of the Arling-
ton Hotel, and large number Of spectators
had arrived to secure some good positions
from which to view the formation Of the
parade. AS the time for starting ap-
preached, the different bodies which were
to form the procession began to arrive and
take position on the streets previously des-
ignated for the various organizations. The
aids to the Grand Marshal of the day, and
the societies of the Garfield Guard Of
Honor and the Army of the Cumberland
rendezvoused in front of the Arlington
Hotel, while the G. A. R., the government
troops and the District militia formed on
the streets in the immediate vicinity.
Promptly at II 80 o'clock General Baird,
Chief Marshal of the parade, gave the sig
nal for marching and the procession started,
A platoon of mounted policemen led the
way, followed by General Baird and his
aides, who preceded a carriage in which
were seated Generals Sherman, Sheridan
and Rosecrans, three of the four living
commanders of the Army OF the Potomac,
General Buel, the remaining commander,
being unable to be present.
The right Of the procession moved up H
street to Eighteenth street, each organiza-
tiOn wheeling INTO dine as the left of the
preceding company passed. From Eigh-
teenth street the procession proceeded to
Pennsylvania avenue, down which it
marched to Third street, where the First
division debouched and proceeded down
Third street TO Maryland, and halted ON
that avenue near the monument. The Sec
ond division continued on its course and
took position on First street at the north OF
the statue.
On grand stand near the statue seats
had been arranged for 1900 persons. A
number Of these We're occupied at least an
hour before the procession arrived. The
grand stand was profusely draped with
bunting, and the speakers stand was orna-
mented by graceful palms and potted
plants, while q tattered battle flag hung
from its staff ut either corner. pair OF
comfortable arm chairs placed in the CEN
ter of the stand were reserved for the
President and Mrs. Cleveland. Places were
also reserved Tor the sculptor ana Other
favored guests. The large circle surround'
ing tho monument was kept cleared by the
police while the sidewalks were crowded
with spectators.
just before one o'clock the invited guests
began to arrive. James and Harry Gar
field were escorted to seats by General
Muzzy, while Colonel Wilson performed q
similar office for the aged w. w. Corcoran
Tho usual Thursday Cabinet meeting was
adjourned at an early hour In order TO al
low the President and his advisers TO at
tend the unveiling ceremonies. Secretary
Rayard and Attorney General Garland
were among the early arrivals and were
seated to the left OF Mrs, Cleveland. The
members Of the supreme Court OF the
United States, came in body, excepting
Justices Wood and Harlan, and were seated
In the first row ON the left OF the speakers
stand. The District Judiciary, members oi
the Court Of Claims aud District C0mmis'
sioners were also present. Representatives
OF the Diplomatic Corps were placed on the
right Of the stand.
~ one O'Clock Generals Sherman 6heri-